So I Married a Sorcerer Author: Kerrelyn Sparks Reviewer: Una Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: The Embraced series is so far a truly fascinating mythology. So I Married a Sorcerer is an exciting and thrilling sequel to How to Tame a Beast in Seven Days. First, I really enjoy this world. Those born on a night when the two moons are touching (so called “embraced”) are born with special abilities. Unless born on this night, you will be a normal human person. The main continent is predominately ruled by men and the culture worships the sun god. They kill those that are embraced. On a small island, cloisters...

Strangehold Author: Rene Sears Reviewer: Una Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: Strangehold is a fascinating series debut. I enjoyed this introduction to a world of witches and Faerie and look forward to more. Let me say first that this novella could have been a full novel. There is such a rich world with fascinating characters and politics, some elements could have been stretched out a bit in the storytelling. That being said, the story wasn’t lacking despite its shorter length. In fact, I’d say the book had a succinct feeling – the story flowed and conveyed the twists and turns without a lot of embellishment. I enjoyed Ms....

Welcome to my weekly feature that focuses on audiobooks. It’s time to… Audiobook Reviews: Witch’s Cat Mysteries By Familiar Means Author: Delia James Narrator: Elise Arsenault Audio Listening Speed: 1x Series: Witch’s Cat Mystery #2 Genre: Urban Fantasy / Cozy Mystery Source: Tantor Audio By Familiar Means is another delightful read in the Witch’s Mystery Cat series. I enjoyed the continuing journey of Anna as she learns more about her heritage, her abilities and the community of Portsmouth. The novel begins a few weeks after the conclusion of the previous novel, A Familiar Tail. Anna is settling into the house she is renting along with the coven of Portsmouth. She is excited that...

Welcome to my weekly feature that focuses on audiobooks. It’s time to… Audiobook Reviews: Witch’s Cat Mysteries A Familiar Tail Author: Delia James Narrator: Elise Arsenault Audio Listening Speed: Series: Witch’s Cat Mystery #1 Genre: Urban Fantasy / Cozy Mystery Source: Tantor Audio I am delighted that I picked up this audiobook, A Familiar Tail. On a whim, I thought I would enjoy a story that blends mystery with magic. Overall I really enjoyed both the story and the narration and can’t wait to listen to the next Witch’s Cat Mystery. Though the story was a tad sluggish in starting because Anna was slow in getting into the magical pool, I enjoyed learning...

Say Yes to the Scot: A Highland Wedding Box Set Author: Lecia Cornwall, Anna Harrington, May McGoldrick, Sabrina York Reviewer: Una Rating: A What I’m Talking About: I picked up this anthology so I could read the contribution by Lecia Cornwall. I love her Highland Fairy Tale series. However, the other three novellas were just as enchanting and enjoyable. How a Lass Wed a Highlander is a novella in the Highland Fairy Tale series. I thoroughly enjoyed this reimaging of The Princess and the Pea. I liked the interplay between Cait and the other brides. Cait’s innate kindness was a source of inner strength for her. Alex’s stubborn and...

Owl and the Electric Samurai Author: Kristi Charish Reviewer: Una Rating: A- What I’m Talking About: I have missed the adventures of Owl. I don’t know why it feels as if it has been years since I’ve read Owl and the City of Angels but I was excited to finally know what happens next. Owl and the Electric Samurai did not disappoint! When we last saw Owl, she had lost custody of her beloved Mau cat, Captain, to Lady Siyu, while also receiving a mysterious offer from the IAA. I had no idea what to expect when I started on this novel, but watching Owl trying to actually track down Shangri-La...

The Chosen Author: J.R. Ward Reviewer: Una Rating: B What I’m Talking About: The Chosen is a novel that I have both wanted and dreaded. This fifteenth book in the Black Dagger Brotherhood series was to be a make or break book for me. Suffice to say, the WARDen found and worked that special magic. Though there are some highs and lows, overall I liked it – my crack is back! ****Needless to say, this is the 15th book in the series…if you haven’t read the series, there will be spoilers. If you haven’t read through The Beast, there will be spoilers. There are a few elements to the...

Wanted and Wired Author: Vivien Jackson Reviewer: Una Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Wanted and Wired is the first in a new sci-fi romance series, Tether. Though it had a bit of a clunky slow start, I liked this new world and what seems to be a fascinating new series. The Tether world is fascinating; futuristic with a bit of a wild-west/ post-apocalyptic vibe. I enjoyed the racial issue of organic human versus altered (cyborg/enhanced) human. Those that feel people who have enhanced their bodies are somehow less human. Though the technology of the nanos are not fully explained, the technological advances were fascinating, especially the artificial intelligence....

Sins of the Warrior Author: Linda Poitevin Reviewer: Una Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Sins of the Warrior is the final book in the gripping Grigory Legacy series. While I am chagrined to say I liked it – the ending was a bittersweet yet satisfying conclusion to this series of Armageddon. First, I wish I had the time to at least reread the previous novel. It has been a few years since I’ve read Sins of the Lost. It took me a bit of time to jump back in. The beginning was slow for me as I struggled to remember so much of what had happened over the...

The Lady and the Highlander Author: Lecia Cornwall Reviewer: Una Rating: A What I’m Talking About: The Lady and the Highlander is another great story in the Highland Fairy Tale series. This retelling of Snow White was inventive, creative and enthralling. I loved Laire and Iain’s story. It was unique and I enjoyed the obstacles and challenges to Laire and Iain’s romance. Iain is bound to Laire’s stepmother by a traumatic past. Laire is haunted by her own tragic past but determined to save her family. Between Iain’s duty and Laire’s stubborn courage, it seemed their future was impossible. However, as in all fairy tales, love finds a way...

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